Comments on: Secretary of the Senate rejects Burris appointment http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Kriss-ATL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2213843 Kriss-ATL Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:42:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2213843 Burris is an idiot hankering for publicity. No one is questioning his qualifications, but he is so drunk by the idea of Washington that he will do anything to get there. He looks like a total fool.If there is a cloud over that seat, common sense should say leave it alone until the cloud clears up. After such historic election he shouldn't tarnish the P.E's office or cause heartburn. Don't make it a racial issue. He said his appointment is not illegal, but it has unethical undertones. He had problems with Blago at first, then he ate his conscience and reached for power. He looks pitiful. He will fall on his own sword, because this will come back to haunt him. Keep him out. Burris is an idiot hankering for publicity. No one is questioning his qualifications, but he is so drunk by the idea of Washington that he will do anything to get there. He looks like a total fool.If there is a cloud over that seat, common sense should say leave it alone until the cloud clears up. After such historic election he shouldn't tarnish the P.E's office or cause heartburn. Don't make it a racial issue. He said his appointment is not illegal, but it has unethical undertones. He had problems with Blago at first, then he ate his conscience and reached for power. He looks pitiful. He will fall on his own sword, because this will come back to haunt him. Keep him out.

]]> By: NT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2213383 NT Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:20:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2213383 Bobby Rush screams about 'plantation politics' in the US Senate while Blago is pimping him, Roland Burris, and any folks who are getting worked up and believe that other Senators wish to bar Burris because he's an African-American. It's not the color if his skin or lack of credentials that hinder Burris. He is, I believe, the first black person elected to statewide office in Illinois and has a wealth of government experience. Burris is also seeking to fill a seat recently occupied by two African-Americans; Carol Moseley Braun being the first, Barack Obama the second. The problem for Burris is the stink surrounding Blagojevich. This isn't the first time that Blago has duped black folks with shiny objects in the form of political offices or promises. When it appeared that Illinois State Senator Rev. James Meeks (an African-American) was poised to run against Blago for governor in 2006, Blago promised Meeks that he would take major steps to revamp the school funding scheme in Illinois. Meeks promised not to run and Blago subsequently reneged. Burris' push is not a move for civil rights when he and others are being had, hoodwinked, led astray, and pimped out by a shady white guy by the name of Rod Blagojevich. Bobby Rush screams about 'plantation politics' in the US Senate while Blago is pimping him, Roland Burris, and any folks who are getting worked up and believe that other Senators wish to bar Burris because he's an African-American. It's not the color if his skin or lack of credentials that hinder Burris. He is, I believe, the first black person elected to statewide office in Illinois and has a wealth of government experience. Burris is also seeking to fill a seat recently occupied by two African-Americans; Carol Moseley Braun being the first, Barack Obama the second. The problem for Burris is the stink surrounding Blagojevich.

This isn't the first time that Blago has duped black folks with shiny objects in the form of political offices or promises. When it appeared that Illinois State Senator Rev. James Meeks (an African-American) was poised to run against Blago for governor in 2006, Blago promised Meeks that he would take major steps to revamp the school funding scheme in Illinois. Meeks promised not to run and Blago subsequently reneged.

Burris' push is not a move for civil rights when he and others are being had, hoodwinked, led astray, and pimped out by a shady white guy by the name of Rod Blagojevich.

]]> By: tay809inil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2213232 tay809inil Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:42:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2213232 It's easy for people that do not live in IL to say all this crap. Illinois is in total disarray, Blago is costing the taxpayers over $2 mil a day, and he doesn't care. He claims that he was elected by the public, that public is Chicago, not downstate. Burris is just grand standing, getting his 15 minutes of fame. This whole circus is a joke,,,,, but wait a minute, this is what Chicago politics is all about. It's easy for people that do not live in IL to say all this crap. Illinois is in total disarray, Blago is costing the taxpayers over $2 mil a day, and he doesn't care. He claims that he was elected by the public, that public is Chicago, not downstate.

Burris is just grand standing, getting his 15 minutes of fame. This whole circus is a joke,,,,, but wait a minute, this is what Chicago politics is all about.

]]> By: Diamond http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212912 Diamond Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:49:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212912 I know the republicans have NOTHING to say. As corrupt as this current administration has been with Bush....PLEASE!!!!!!! Republicans are just waiting to jump on some democrat hating bandwagon. Get a life! Let Burris be seated I know the republicans have NOTHING to say. As corrupt as this current administration has been with Bush....PLEASE!!!!!!!

Republicans are just waiting to jump on some democrat hating bandwagon. Get a life!

Let Burris be seated

]]> By: Concerned Democrat. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212758 Concerned Democrat. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:35:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212758 Jesse White has NO LEGAL GROUNDS to deny the Senate Seat to Mr Burris Enough of the political theater and do you jobs. We are tired of the wheeling and dealing. Senator Burris was LEGALLY appointed and should be seated! Jesse White has NO LEGAL GROUNDS to deny the Senate Seat to Mr Burris

Enough of the political theater and do you jobs.

We are tired of the wheeling and dealing.

Senator Burris was LEGALLY appointed and should be seated!

]]> By: (Former) Lifelong Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212737 (Former) Lifelong Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:33:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212737 Burris should not be allowed into the Senate. The Dems need to stand their ground! Burris should not be allowed into the Senate. The Dems need to stand their ground!

]]> By: earle,florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212657 earle,florida Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:25:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212657 This US Senate aka."Den of Thieve's", is so pathetic,the founding father's must be rolling in their graves! Imagine,they won't allow a black man with experience in the senate.This is similar to:" seating in the back of the bus", with all the other "mum-bo-jumbo's" goings on is astonishing,... This US Senate aka."Den of Thieve's", is so pathetic,the founding father's must be rolling in their graves! Imagine,they won't allow a black man with experience in the senate.This is similar to:" seating in the back of the bus", with all the other "mum-bo-jumbo's" goings on is astonishing,...

]]> By: H http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212543 H Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:15:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212543 ALL POLITICANS ARE CROOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL POLITICANS ARE CROOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: NYDEM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212466 NYDEM Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:06:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212466 Blago tried to sell the Senate seat, so how much did Burris pay? Why would Burris want to listen to this type of insinuation about his integrity? Is Burris so desperate for the Senate seat that he is willing to see his integrity questioned? What a tool. Blago tried to sell the Senate seat, so how much did Burris pay? Why would Burris want to listen to this type of insinuation about his integrity? Is Burris so desperate for the Senate seat that he is willing to see his integrity questioned? What a tool.

]]> By: diane ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212435 diane ca Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:02:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212435 burris shoud just step down--why is he so pushy? i have no respect for him because of his attitide. if he backed out now, maybe in 2010 he'd have a chance to run on his own. his attitude is like blago's--i'll show you! burris shoud just step down–why is he so pushy? i have no respect for him because of his attitide. if he backed out now, maybe in 2010 he'd have a chance to run on his own. his attitude is like blago's–i'll show you!

]]> By: Willy Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212432 Willy Brown Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:01:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212432 Democrats showing their ture racial colors! Democrats showing their ture racial colors!

]]> By: JMc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212374 JMc Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:52:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212374 There's a lot of talk about Burris being denied this position because he is black. The IL secretary of state who is unwilling to sign the necessary papers for Burris to take the senate seat is black. There's a lot of talk about Burris being denied this position because he is black. The IL secretary of state who is unwilling to sign the necessary papers for Burris to take the senate seat is black.

]]> By: Can't put something on nothing! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212356 Can't put something on nothing! Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:49:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212356 The appointee simply has no honor. Period! His appointment is not only TAINTED, it is actually STAINED with corruption. I'd never let my father serve himself up for this sort of ridicule - for the sake of power. The appointee simply has no honor. Period!

His appointment is not only TAINTED, it is actually STAINED with corruption.

I'd never let my father serve himself up for this sort of ridicule – for the sake of power.

]]> By: BJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212334 BJ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:46:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212334 So are you telling me that the Illinois Sec of State carries more juice than the Gov? So are you telling me that the Illinois Sec of State carries more juice than the Gov?

]]> By: CHANGE.COM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212317 CHANGE.COM Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:44:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212317 The evil that men do live after them. So, let it be with you, Burris. Oh, I forgot to mention Blagojevich. Heck. What's the difference between the two of them? All egomaniacs with no brains. The evil that men do live after them. So, let it be with you, Burris. Oh, I forgot to mention Blagojevich. Heck. What's the difference between the two of them? All egomaniacs with no brains.

]]> By: CHANGE.COM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212307 CHANGE.COM Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:42:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212307 Good riddance, Burris. You are very much a crook as Blagojevich. Otherwise, you wouldn't have accepted the so-called appointment in the first place. Good riddance, Burris. You are very much a crook as Blagojevich. Otherwise, you wouldn't have accepted the so-called appointment in the first place.

]]> By: Nola http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212306 Nola Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:42:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212306 The certification was not signed by the Secretary of State (Ilinois) nor was it signed the Senators of (Illinois) - according to the rules/law it must be a signed document - I would think that a former Attorney General would know that and not show up like an a person with no knowledge of what is required. Some people will do anything to feed their ego The certification was not signed by the Secretary of State (Ilinois) nor was it signed the Senators of (Illinois) – according to the rules/law it must be a signed document – I would think that a former Attorney General would know that and not show up like an a person with no knowledge of what is required.

Some people will do anything to feed their ego

]]> By: Taa Taa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212290 Taa Taa Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:39:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212290 Kevin, how much worst can we do than yo' boys just did.????? Be for real dude.. Kevin, how much worst can we do than yo' boys just did.????? Be for real dude..

]]> By: In Houston, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212282 In Houston, TX Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:38:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212282 Knowing that the governor is being charged with corruption, knowing that the Dems (the party in power at the moment) were totally against ANYBODY Blago appointed, WHY oh WHY would you accept the appointment from him? This is a legitamate question that should be posed to Burris Burris should have known better. Knowing that the governor is being charged with corruption, knowing that the Dems (the party in power at the moment) were totally against ANYBODY Blago appointed, WHY oh WHY would you accept the appointment from him?
This is a legitamate question that should be posed to Burris

Burris should have known better.

]]> By: THE OLD TIMER http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212273 THE OLD TIMER Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:37:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212273 We will all see who in congress knows what the U S Constitution about Now you will see,,,,. who will scream the loudest because it was done according to the Constitution. Folks watch and see how well your representative stands up for you or will he be in the dark not knowing the law. The great chosen one will have his way regardless of what the constitution has to say. ask the chosen one about his birth certificate and what is stated in the constitution on this subject We will all see who in congress knows what the U S Constitution about Now you will see,,,,. who will scream the loudest because it was done according to the Constitution.

Folks watch and see how well your representative stands up for you or will he be in the dark not knowing the law.

The great chosen one will have his way regardless of what the constitution has to say. ask the chosen one about his birth certificate and what is stated in the constitution on this subject

]]> By: Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212260 Independent Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:35:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212260 Shut up and go away! Shut up and go away!

]]> By: sandra kyser http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212248 sandra kyser Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:34:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212248 we must be the laughingstock of the world!!! we must be the laughingstock of the world!!!

]]> By: Carole http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212243 Carole Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:34:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212243 , or is it Joe the Plumber, the last eight are so great. The countryKevin is in CRISIS mode. You repub bloggers kill me. It is like an alcoholic "Hi, I am Kevin and part of the failed Republican Party and Presidency and I look stupid making fun of someone who has not even unpacked his socks. " Hi, Kevin!!!!! , or is it Joe the Plumber, the last eight are so great. The countryKevin is in CRISIS mode.

You repub bloggers kill me. It is like an alcoholic "Hi, I am Kevin and part of the failed Republican Party and Presidency and I look stupid making fun of someone who has not even unpacked his socks. "

Hi, Kevin!!!!!

]]> By: Robin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212227 Robin Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:32:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212227 How naive are you? Do you really think that a Republican prosecutor who prosecuted "Libby" and refuse to go after Bush, Cheney and Rove is any better. Please!!! The Governor has been under investigation for three years and that's why Obama did have him speak at the Democratic Convention. Please remove your emotions, because there is nothing illegal about Burris appointment. I see if he appointed someone involved in the investigation; however, he did not. Has Blago been convicted? It's ironic that the prosecutor has requested 90 more days for his case. THE REPUBLICANS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO 2012 AND THIS IS ONE OF THE ISSUES THAT THEY WILL CAMPAIGN ON. How naive are you? Do you really think that a Republican prosecutor who prosecuted "Libby" and refuse to go after Bush, Cheney and Rove is any better. Please!!! The Governor has been under investigation for three years and that's why Obama did have him speak at the Democratic Convention. Please remove your emotions, because there is nothing illegal about Burris appointment. I see if he appointed someone involved in the investigation; however, he did not. Has Blago been convicted? It's ironic that the prosecutor has requested 90 more days for his case. THE REPUBLICANS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO 2012 AND THIS IS ONE OF THE ISSUES THAT THEY WILL CAMPAIGN ON.

]]> By: Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212226 Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:32:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212226 Burris has just sealed his "legacy." It won't be for nearly 20 years of service to Illinois, it will be that he accepted a congressional appointment from Gov. Slobovich of Illinois, who has been arrested. You know the story. Burris has just sealed his "legacy."

It won't be for nearly 20 years of service to Illinois, it will be that he accepted a congressional appointment from Gov. Slobovich of Illinois, who has been arrested.

You know the story.

]]> By: RJ, Phoenix http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212224 RJ, Phoenix Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:32:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212224 Last time I checked, Blago hasn't been convicted of anything yet. So his appointment is perfectly legal. The Ill. Sec. of State has no legal grounds to refuse signing the document. Last time I checked, Blago hasn't been convicted of anything yet.
So his appointment is perfectly legal.
The Ill. Sec. of State has no legal grounds to refuse signing the document.

]]> By: Robin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212221 Robin Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:31:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212221 To Blago and Burris Haters: How naive are you? Do you really think that a Republican prosecutor who "Libby" and refuse to go after Bush, Cheney and Rove is any better. Please!!! The Governor has been under investigation for three years and that's why Obama did have him speak at the Democratic Convention. Please remove your emotions, because there is nothing illegal about Burris appointment. I see if he appointed someone involved in the investigation; however, he did not. Has Blago been convicted? It's ironic that the prosecutor has requested 90 more days for his case. THE REPUBLICANS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO 2012 AND THIS IS ONE OF THE ISSUES THAT THEY WILL CAMPAIGN ON. To Blago and Burris Haters:

How naive are you? Do you really think that a Republican prosecutor who "Libby" and refuse to go after Bush, Cheney and Rove is any better. Please!!! The Governor has been under investigation for three years and that's why Obama did have him speak at the Democratic Convention. Please remove your emotions, because there is nothing illegal about Burris appointment. I see if he appointed someone involved in the investigation; however, he did not. Has Blago been convicted? It's ironic that the prosecutor has requested 90 more days for his case. THE REPUBLICANS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO 2012 AND THIS IS ONE OF THE ISSUES THAT THEY WILL CAMPAIGN ON.

]]> By: cal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212217 cal Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:31:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212217 Well why in the hell doesn't she sign it? I bet here is more in her closet than in Burris. Well why in the hell doesn't she sign it? I bet here is more in her closet than in Burris.

]]> By: Edgar http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212212 Edgar Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:31:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212212 All these stupid, asinine comment that people make are unbelievable. Burris "should be ashamed", "tainted", "he shouldn't have accepted", "he's an oppotunist." NONE of this is a legal/constitutional argument to deny him a senate seat. EVEN if it's all true. Why are we even talking about them when it comes to whether he should be seated? All these stupid, asinine comment that people make are unbelievable. Burris "should be ashamed", "tainted", "he shouldn't have accepted", "he's an oppotunist." NONE of this is a legal/constitutional argument to deny him a senate seat. EVEN if it's all true. Why are we even talking about them when it comes to whether he should be seated?

]]> By: Hammer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212189 Hammer Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:27:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212189 The Democratic Party in all it's glory! And these people are in control of the government at a time like this asking me to trust them? You gotta be kidding! The Democratic Party in all it's glory!
And these people are in control of the government at a time like this asking me to trust them? You gotta be kidding!

]]> By: Edgar http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212161 Edgar Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:25:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212161 Laura, correction; Blago has NOT even been indicted yet! Laura, correction; Blago has NOT even been indicted yet!

]]> By: Jean2 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212152 Jean2 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:23:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212152 Jesse White seems to be one of the very few taking a stand for intergity. Fitzgerald can not get his act together and these two clowns are having a field day. What is or who is supplying the fuel for this side show and then adding race????? Jesse White seems to be one of the very few taking a stand for intergity.

Fitzgerald can not get his act together and these two clowns are having a field day. What is or who is supplying the fuel for this side show and then adding race?????

]]> By: sam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212145 sam Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:22:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212145 is harry ried now gov. of ill.and if blago was so guilty why do they need 90 more days to prove he is? is harry ried now gov. of ill.and if blago was so guilty why do they need 90 more days to prove he is?

]]> By: Erik in Real Pennsylvania http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212126 Erik in Real Pennsylvania Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:20:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212126 Article 1, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution states, "Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members." Section 3 says "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State" and "No person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen." Roland Burris of Illinois documentably meeets these age and residency qualifications, and the Senate acting as "judge" of these qualifications cannot possibly find otherwise. Amendment 17 of the U.S. Constitution states: "When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies." There is no mention of a secretary of state approval being necessary for any appointment . Therefore, Roland Burris should be seated tomorrow as the junior Senator of Illinois. Article 1, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution states, "Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members."
Section 3 says "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State" and "No person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen."

Roland Burris of Illinois documentably meeets these age and residency qualifications, and the Senate acting as "judge" of these qualifications cannot possibly find otherwise.

Amendment 17 of the U.S. Constitution states: "When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies." There is no mention of a secretary of state approval being necessary for any appointment .

Therefore, Roland Burris should be seated tomorrow as the junior Senator of Illinois.

]]> By: Fred in KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212099 Fred in KY Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:18:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212099 This cat Burris is just as shady as Blago and Obama. They all need to be run out of town. This cat Burris is just as shady as Blago and Obama. They all need to be run out of town.

]]> By: Kevin in Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212078 Kevin in Ohio Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:15:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212078 I just love the democrats squirming. They do great running this country the next four years, i'm sure. I just love the democrats squirming. They do great running this country the next four years, i'm sure.

]]> By: Mesa Mick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2212034 Mesa Mick Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:11:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2212034 With the way this moron is acting you would think he's a repuglicon. You know, I'm sticking to my idealogy no matter what is good for my state, the country or the average American citizen. Stay home Burris, can't you see your not welcome thanks to Blago. Besides, if you do get seated nobody is gonna work with you in any way, shape or form. Is that your idea of serving the people of IL? With the way this moron is acting you would think he's a repuglicon. You know, I'm sticking to my idealogy no matter what is good for my state, the country or the average American citizen.
Stay home Burris, can't you see your not welcome thanks to Blago. Besides, if you do get seated nobody is gonna work with you in any way, shape or form. Is that your idea of serving the people of IL?

]]> By: good, don't let him in http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211981 good, don't let him in Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:03:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211981 special election is the way to go, he can run like everyone else special election is the way to go, he can run like everyone else

]]> By: CoffeeAddict http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211953 CoffeeAddict Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:00:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211953 It is unfortunate, having heard this man speak, how egotistical and self-selfing he sounds. Burris has no right to the seat, it should belong to someone selected by the people of Illinois, not the decision of a governor who isn't yet being tried because of doing the Obama administration a favor by waiting until after the President Elect's swearing in ceremony. The Illinois legislature should mandate a special election immediately, and let those who wish to hold office campaign for the people's vote: no more political appointments when so many appointing are neck deep in corruption. It is unfortunate, having heard this man speak, how egotistical and self-selfing he sounds. Burris has no right to the seat, it should belong to someone selected by the people of Illinois, not the decision of a governor who isn't yet being tried because of doing the Obama administration a favor by waiting until after the President Elect's swearing in ceremony. The Illinois legislature should mandate a special election immediately, and let those who wish to hold office campaign for the people's vote: no more political appointments when so many appointing are neck deep in corruption.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211912 David Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:55:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211912 remember it's Harry Reid claiming the right to block Burris because of Gov. Blago's corruption. This from a guy who has somehow remained in power despite his suspect real estate dealings and his well covered-up dealings with the mafia when they ran Vegas. remember it's Harry Reid claiming the right to block Burris because of Gov. Blago's corruption. This from a guy who has somehow remained in power despite his suspect real estate dealings and his well covered-up dealings with the mafia when they ran Vegas.

]]> By: Jack3566 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211901 Jack3566 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:52:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211901 Blago has done something very cunning. And the Democrats are stupid enough to fall in the trap. Blago has not been indicted, not been convicted, not been impeached. Therefore, at this minute, his appointments must stand. There is no officially legitimate reason for them not to. Every governor appoints hundreds of people to boards and commissions, etc. Are the Democrats going to suggest that ALL of Blago's appointments are illegitimate and must be removed from office? Or is it just Burris? So Blago has appointed this apparently squeaky-clean, highly-qualified and respected Black to the senate. Rejection of Burris will not be tolerable. Take that, Harry Reid and all you Democrats. Blago has done something very cunning. And the Democrats are stupid enough to fall in the trap.

Blago has not been indicted, not been convicted, not been impeached. Therefore, at this minute, his appointments must stand. There is no officially legitimate reason for them not to.

Every governor appoints hundreds of people to boards and commissions, etc. Are the Democrats going to suggest that ALL of Blago's appointments are illegitimate and must be removed from office? Or is it just Burris?

So Blago has appointed this apparently squeaky-clean, highly-qualified and respected Black to the senate.

Rejection of Burris will not be tolerable.

Take that, Harry Reid and all you Democrats.

]]> By: H-ROD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211893 H-ROD Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:51:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211893 IF THIS WAS A WHITE MAN THERE WOULD BE NO PROBLEM BUT BECAUSE WERE TALKING ABOUT A BLACK MAN GOING TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE HE HAS TO GO THROUGH HECK AND HIGH WATER TO GET THE SEAT .THE GOVERNOR HAS NOT BEEN CHARGED WITH A CRIME SO WHY CAN'T HIS PICK STAND AND IF HE IS CHARGED A IS FOUND NOT GUILTY THEN WHAT . THE SEC. OF STATE IS JUMPING THE, YOU FILL IN THE BLANK !!! IF THIS WAS A WHITE MAN THERE WOULD BE NO PROBLEM BUT BECAUSE WERE TALKING ABOUT A BLACK MAN GOING TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE HE HAS TO GO THROUGH HECK AND HIGH WATER TO GET THE SEAT .THE GOVERNOR HAS NOT BEEN CHARGED WITH A CRIME SO WHY CAN'T HIS PICK STAND AND IF HE IS CHARGED A IS FOUND NOT GUILTY THEN WHAT . THE SEC. OF STATE IS JUMPING THE, YOU FILL IN THE BLANK !!!

]]> By: Bell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211873 Bell Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:50:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211873 I think that Burris should not have excepted the seat because the Govener is only out of jail on bail. I think that Burris should not have excepted the seat because the Govener is only out of jail on bail.

]]> By: KJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211872 KJ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:49:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211872 oh "muslim seeking justice" SHUT UP... waagh... waghh... waghh... that is not the only news story on this planet. it's always all about yourself and those innocent lambs of hamas, isn't it? oh "muslim seeking justice" SHUT UP... waagh... waghh... waghh...

that is not the only news story on this planet. it's always all about yourself and those innocent lambs of hamas, isn't it?

]]> By: John Kozy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211864 John Kozy Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:48:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211864 Roland Burris' appointment to the Senate by Governor Blagojevich The hypocritical pious posturing of the Senate's leadership over this appointment is sadly laughable. Every Senator sells his seat every time he accepts contributions from special interest lobbies and corporate interests and then votes their points of view. I doubt that any Senator hasn't asked, "What's in it for me?" in response to a lobbyist's request at one time or another, and that is all Blagojevich did. And these pious hypocrites are now frying Burris. Their motto must be, "take the pork but fry the chicken." Roland Burris' appointment to the Senate by Governor Blagojevich

The hypocritical pious posturing of the Senate's leadership over this appointment is sadly laughable. Every Senator sells his seat every time he accepts contributions from special interest lobbies and corporate interests and then votes their points of view. I doubt that any Senator hasn't asked, "What's in it for me?" in response to a lobbyist's request at one time or another, and that is all Blagojevich did. And these pious hypocrites are now frying Burris. Their motto must be, "take the pork but fry the chicken."

]]> By: change in America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211853 change in America Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:47:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211853 I am African American all them are corrupt in Illinois and the mayor of chicago is also... They should have a open election...This stupid who cares about Burris.......Let Michelle Obama take Barrack senate seat. Michelle Obama for seante of Illinois I am African American all them are corrupt in Illinois and the mayor of chicago is also... They should have a open election...This stupid who cares about Burris.......Let Michelle Obama take Barrack senate seat.

Michelle Obama for seante of Illinois

]]> By: Jeff in Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211829 Jeff in Illinois Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:44:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211829 Thank you SecState. Claire in NW Florida, just FYI, we lived under corrupt Republican officials here in Illinois for a LONG time before Blago got elected. Its not about Dems or Reps, its about bad, Anti-American people infiltrating our government, both at the state, and federal levels. By "Anti-American", I mean people who act with other than the best interests of the citizens of the United States in mind. Whether that be a corporation (i.e. Cheney - Halliburton), another nation one is loyal to (i.e. Chertoff - Israel), or one's own pockets (i.e. Blago - The Blago Checking Account) Thank you SecState.

Claire in NW Florida, just FYI, we lived under corrupt Republican officials here in Illinois for a LONG time before Blago got elected. Its not about Dems or Reps, its about bad, Anti-American people infiltrating our government, both at the state, and federal levels.

By "Anti-American", I mean people who act with other than the best interests of the citizens of the United States in mind. Whether that be a corporation (i.e. Cheney – Halliburton), another nation one is loyal to (i.e. Chertoff – Israel), or one's own pockets (i.e. Blago – The Blago Checking Account)

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211820 David Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:43:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211820 I agree with you JM, he needs to take this to court and force the secretary of state's hand. He will win. He is the legitimate selection. The secretary of state needs to be run out at the next election. Maybe someday the citizens will wake up to these politicians and their shenanigans and they'll start putting heads on poles. I agree with you JM, he needs to take this to court and force the secretary of state's hand. He will win. He is the legitimate selection. The secretary of state needs to be run out at the next election. Maybe someday the citizens will wake up to these politicians and their shenanigans and they'll start putting heads on poles.

]]> By: flybyshoeing http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211810 flybyshoeing Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:42:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211810 Claire in NW Florida says, You democrats in Illinois, you're all corrupt. We may learn that Blago is the only honest official in your state. Claire in NW Florida, you are kidding right? Or didn't you live in Florida in 2000. It must be ok to be corrupt if you are a republican. Claire in NW Florida says, You democrats in Illinois, you're all corrupt. We may learn that Blago is the only honest official in your state.

Claire in NW Florida, you are kidding right? Or didn't you live in Florida in 2000. It must be ok to be corrupt if you are a republican.

]]> By: pattyr http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/05/secretary-of-the-senate-rejects-burris-appointment/#comment-2211807 pattyr Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:42:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34285#comment-2211807 This could happen in almost any state. Sorry it is happening in illinois. To the other citizens out there. Maybe it is time to look at what would happen in your state with your elected officials if they were to act like Blago. What happens if your elected official does something illegal? What happens between the time they are charged and being found guilty or innocent in a court of law? My opinion would be to have a better ethics clause somewhere that would suspend their responsibilities and duties if they have charges. It sure didn't take the feds long to suspend his credentials for federal security. Maybe we should follow their lead. Suspending an elected official's clearance to perform their duties. Think about it. What happens if an elected official develops dementia or becomes so ill (physically or mentally) that they can not perform their job, but refuse to resign? Or in the case of Blago - is just a sociopath that thinks that laws don't apply to him???? This could happen in almost any state. Sorry it is happening in illinois. To the other citizens out there. Maybe it is time to look at what would happen in your state with your elected officials if they were to act like Blago. What happens if your elected official does something illegal? What happens between the time they are charged and being found guilty or innocent in a court of law? My opinion would be to have a better ethics clause somewhere that would suspend their responsibilities and duties if they have charges. It sure didn't take the feds long to suspend his credentials for federal security. Maybe we should follow their lead. Suspending an elected official's clearance to perform their duties.

Think about it. What happens if an elected official develops dementia or becomes so ill (physically or mentally) that they can not perform their job, but refuse to resign? Or in the case of Blago – is just a sociopath that thinks that laws don't apply to him????

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